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Helen Ford Obituary
She was born Oct. 26, 1910, in Glasgow, the daughter of Charles and Alice Young Clanton. She married Clarence O. Ford on Oct. 18, 1941, at Hillview, and he preceded her in death Jan. 14, 1994.
She is survived by a daughter, Alice Ford, of White Hall; a son, Dan (wife, Anne) Ford of White Hall; five grandchildren, Kirby Ford of Vanceboro, N.C., Patrick Ford of White Hall, Dulcinea (husband, Darin) Harms of Springfield, Jeremy (wife, Geny) Ford of Woodson, and Jordan (wife, Mandee) Ford of Greenfield; and five great-grandchildren, Dennis Ford, Lilly Beth Ford, Kaydence Ford, Talon Ford, and Taryn Ford. She was preceded in death by a son, David (surviving wife, Joanne of Greenfield); two great-grandchildren, Keivan and Kinsley Ford; a sister, Evelyn Howard; and three brothers, Harold, Marion, and Chester Clanton.
Helen was a farm wife. She later worked at Coates Locker in White Hall for more than 30 years. She loved writing poetry, enjoyed sewing, quilting, crochet, and gardening, and loved being with her grandchildren very much. She was the oldest member, and very involved, in the Hillview Baptist Church. She served as a Sunday school teacher, pianist, and had served the church as treasurer until she was 100 years old. She was also a member of WMU.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Hillview Baptist Church, with burial in Pine Tree Cemetery near Patterson. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in White Hall. Memorials are suggested to Hillview Baptist Church or to a charity of your choice. Condolences may be left on-line at www.airsman-hires.com.
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Jerry and Karen Downs
February 24, 2014
Dan and Anne,
Sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy to all of your family.
February 20, 2014
To the Ford Family-
Our deepest sympathy to you in the passing of Helen. She was such a loving women! We will miss her, but grant this she has reaped her reward in Heaven. Love Terry and Cindy Meyer
February 20, 2014
Dan and Anne, we are very sorry for your loss! Delbert and Phyllis Lael
February 20, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. I know you all take comfort in knowing she is at home with her Lord and her family who has passed before her. God bless and keep you through this difficult time.
Shirley Evans
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Ed Patton
February 19, 2014
Pat and I are very sorry for your loss. Helen was a wonderful lady. I have so many wonderful memories of Helen. Prayers for your family.
February 19, 2014
Dan,Anne and family---My thoughts and prayers are with you on this loss of your dear Mother. Peg Westerhold
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